Wadsworth, NV – Drivers across northern Nevada encountered hazardous travel conditions early this morning as dense fog moved across SR447, sharply reducing visibility just after sunrise.
According to the Nevada State Police, the fog was reported around 7:45 a.m. Monday on State Route 447 near Wadsworth in Washoe County, where troopers captured a live roadway photo showing vehicles navigating through heavy low-lying moisture. Officials are urging anyone traveling the corridor today to reduce speed, increase following distance, and turn on headlights—even after daylight.
State Police said the fog developed quickly across open desert stretches north of the Truckee River and east of Reno, an area known for rapid weather shifts and sudden visibility drops, especially during late-fall mornings. Drivers heading toward Pyramid Lake or commuting between Fernley, Nixon, and surrounding communities may experience additional pockets of thick fog through mid-morning.
The National Weather Service in Reno notes that temperature inversions and lingering overnight moisture can produce dense fog bands across rural highways this time of year, particularly before 10 a.m. Monday travel on SR447, SR446, and nearby county roads may be slower than usual as a result.
No crashes or lane closures have been reported as of this update, but troopers warn that visibility can drop to less than a quarter-mile without warning. Motorists are encouraged to avoid using high beams, which can reflect off the fog and worsen visibility.
Drivers who were on SR447 this morning are invited to share what conditions looked like in their area.
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